National
Former Police Commissioner receives recognition award
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
Former Cook Islands police Commissioner Maara Tetava has been recognised for his long service, dedication, and commitment to pacific policing by the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Secretariat (PICP-S) law enforcement agency.
Owner to pay $150 to girl attacked by dog
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Mata Manuela was ordered to pay $150 in compensation costs in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Tuesday, to a girl who was attacked by her dog.
Man pleads guilty to careless driving
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Ordain Tutakiao has appeared in court on charges of dangerous driving causing injury and possession of a utensil.
Potential costs for unvaccinated facing medical emergency
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Unvaccinated people aged over 18 needing to go to New Zealand for medical reasons may have to cover the cost of their own chartered plane, says Secretary of Health Bob Williams.
Ministry of Health receives Japan and UNICEF Donation
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora have received two 4x4 vehicles and motor vehicle accessories thanks to the Government of Japan and United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
MIQ breach charges dropped
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man forced to spend two days in prison has had charges for breaching Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) order dropped.
Cops to get combat training
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Police officers will soon join prison wardens, probation and justice staff in elite close encounter technical combat system classes.
Students happy to be back at school
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
It’s back to school again with smiles, noise, chatter and shrieks of laughter at schools on Rarotonga for the first day of the new academic year, yesterday.
Woman in serious condition following motorcycle crash
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National
A woman is in intensive care in a serious condition following a crash involving two motorcycles on Rarotonga in the early hours of Monday morning.
Trees toppled and rare wildlife killed during storms
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
A conservation area on Rarotonga established more than 30 years ago has been significantly damaged by storms which hit the island last month.
Unvaccinated can still fly, just not with Air NZ: TMO
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Unvaccinated over 18 who need to go to New Zealand for medical reasons can still get there but not with Air New Zealand, says Secretary of Health Bob Williams.
Pukapuka men meet to review island rules
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The island of Pukapuka has its unique customs.
Getting down to business on first day back at school
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
After a week’s delay to the start of the new academic year to allow five to 11-year-olds to receive their first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, students on Rarotonga were back in the classrooms yesterday.
Business Trade Investment Board undergoes functional review
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National
The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) underwent a functional review conducted by the Office of the Public Service Commissioner following resignations of senior staff.
Arson accused to be sentenced
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing arson and contempt of court charges is set to enter a guilty plea to the charge of arson following an appearance in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Friday.
Road closure and delays at Empire Bridge
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Road users are advised and asked to prepare for the road closure and delays of the main road at the Empire Bridge, from 4am on Monday, February 7 until the evening of Tuesday, February 8.
Crypto group thrives on ‘an element of trust’
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A new local Facebook group set up for Cook Islanders to share ideas and advice on cryptocurrency has close to 400 people join since it started four days ago.
Pa Enua show interest in Te Mire ‘Atu event
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Singers and composers in the Pa Enua have expressed interest in the Te Mire ‘Atu 2022 competition.
Vairakau Maori – ‘For a better quality of life’
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Long before people made appointments and waited in a doctor’s room to be diagnosed and given a prescription, people the world over including people of the Pacific used wild plants with healing properties to treat infections and ailments.
Raro woman pleads guilty to selling cannabis
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman with name suppression has entered a guilty plea to selling cannabis for the purpose of dealing.
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